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LA56 XPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,859 mi
Last recorded67,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 XPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 65,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

service spanner/inspection light on

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,824 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LA56 XPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 XPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 XPJ registered?

LA56 XPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is LA56 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 XPJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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